All of the following pertain to Neisseria meningitidis except

A. virulent factors include a capsule, pili, endotoxin, and IgA protease.
B. it causes a serious meningitis.
C. the reservoir is the nasopharynx of human carriers.
D. it is more easily transmitted in day care facilities, dorms, and military barracks.
E. it is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia.


Answer: E. it is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia.

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